BS Major in Computer Science & Digital Arts
B.S., Major in Computer Science and Digital Arts
Major requirements*
- CPTR110 Introduction to Computer Systems (3 hours)
Cognate requirements
- COMM315 Persuasion (3 hours)
- ENG 426 Professional Writing (3 hours)
All requirements of one emphasis area below:
Emphasis in Computer Science
Student Learning Outcomes
Graduates in Computer Science and Digital Arts (B.S.) with Emphasis in Computer Science will:
- Gain problem solving skills
- Gain understanding of basic computing and computer science
- Gain communication and organizational skills
- Gain Domain spec knowledge
- Gain project experience
Requirements
- CPTR112 Programming 1 (4 hours)
- CPTR212 Object Oriented Programming (4 hours)
- CPTR318 Data Structures (3 hours)
- CPTR319 Cloud Computing (3 hours)
- CPTR320 Database Management Systems (3 hours)
- CPTR324 Computer Networks and Security (3 hours)
- CPTR341 Operating Systems (3 hours)
- CPTR345 Software Engineering (3 hours)
- CPTR425 Machine Learning (3 hours)
- CPTR430 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (3 hours)
- CPTR431 Cybersecurity and Privacy (3 hours)
- CPTR454 Senior Project and Seminar (3 hours)
Cognate Requirements
- MATH222 Calculus 1 (4 hours)
- MATH223 Calculus 2 (4 hours)
- MATH319 Linear Algebra (3 hours)
- MATH320 Introduction to Advanced Mathematics (3 hours)
Emphasis in Digital Arts
Student Learning Outcomes
Graduates in Computer Science and Digital Arts (B.S.) with Emphasis in Digital Arts will:
- Gain creative thinking skills
- Gain understanding of creative workflows using software/technologies
- Gain communication and organizational skills
- Gain Domain spec knowledge
- Gain project experience
Requirements
- CPTR 240 3D Modeling and Animation 1 (3 hours)
- CPTR 256 Creative Coding (3 hours)
- CPTR 454 Senior Project and Seminar (3 hours)
Cognate Requirements
- ART 123 Basic Drawing (3 hours)
- ART 215 Painting Studio 1 (3 hours)
- COMM 219 Intro to Adobe Creative Cloud (3 hours)
- COMM 222 Collage and Compositing Techniques in Digital Arts (3 hours)
- PSYC 112 General Psychology (3 hours)
Complete seven courses from the two Areas of Concentration listed below. At least 2 courses must come from each Area of Concentration.
Area of Concentration 1: Screen and time-based media
- COMM 206 Digital Photography (3 hours)
- COMM 209 Video Production (3 hours)
- CPTR 239 Graphic and Web Design (3 hours)
- CPTR 257 Digital Video Editing (3 hours)
- CPTR 346 Motion Graphics (3 hours)
Area of Concentration 2: 3-D modeling, animation, and game development
- CPTR 220 Digital Sound (3 hours)
- CPTR 242 Game Development in Unreal 1 (3 hours)
- CPTR 250 3D Modeling and Animation 2 (3 hours)
- CPTR 342 Game Development in Unreal 2 (3 hours)
- ENG 220 Interactive Story Telling (3 hours)
